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04-04-2007, 08:42 AM | #1 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY
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| FYI - Food Recall It's Dr. Jon here. I wanted to give you another update about the recent pet food recall. I know many of you are scared. And there is tons of information out there and some of it is confusing to interpret. I've spent a lot of time on the phone trying to get you the latest information and want to share an overview of the information with you now. As you know, a couple weeks ago there was a dog and cat food recall of 60 million containers packaged under 95 brands of food. Two additional brands - Alpo and Hills were added to the list last week. The Hills recall was for the first dry food of the recall - a prescription diet for cats called m/d. The preliminary reports indicated that the affected foods caused over 16 deaths and may have caused illness in hundreds of others. Last week, the Agriculture Commissioner of New York State Patrick Hooker released information that Aminopterin, a form of rat poison, was found in some cat foods. Since then, it is believed that Aminopterin did not contribute to the deaths. On Friday, the FDA announced that melamine, a chemical used as a fertilizer and in the production of plastics, was found in tested samples of recalled pet food from Menu Foods. The substance was also identified in urine and tissue samples taken from sickened cats and from the kidney of one cat that had eaten the recalled food. According to the FDA, "Melamine is primarily used in Asia as a fertilizer but is not approved for that use in the United States. It is used in plastic kitchenware in this country." As with the Aminopterin, it is not possible to test pets for melamine at this time. No one seems to know as to how much or if any other compounds were found. They also are not certain if melamine is linked to the illness in deaths of the pets eating the recalled foods. As you can tell, there are many unanswered questions. Reports are continuously being updated and there is still a lot that we don't know. They do know that the compound involved is causing kidney failure and it seems to affect cats worse than dogs. The most common signs of kidney failure are: vomiting, not eating, drinking more, urinating more and/or lethargy. If your pet is eating or was eating one of the recalled foods and is experiencing any symptoms, please call your veterinarian immediately. We recommend testing and treating all affected pets! If caught early, kidney failure can be treated successfully in some pets. For more information read about: Kidney Failure in Dogs: http://clicks.aweber.com/z/ct/?Gl7L9JMF9Q4KwR947q5HJg Kidney Failure in Cats: http://clicks.aweber.com/z/ct/?PPJjV4z.KrdF.IuSGrLo8Q The food recall covers several different foods - primarily those with gravy components - with the dates of December 3rd - March 6th. The recall does not affect all varieties of the different food - but is now thought to affected both canned and dry formulas. If you suspect your pet has been affected by the food - please read these steps to help your veterinarian with your pet's diagnosis: Advice to Pet Food Owner After National Recall: http://clicks.aweber.com/z/ct/?V2dqQO_JKtxS7TmYYbmmFA This article gives recommendations and resources for veterinarians. If your pet has been affected, please print both articles and take them with you when you see your vet. Here is also an update for veterinarians: Pet Food Recall Updated Information for Veterinarians: http://clicks.aweber.com/z/ct/?1Y5JSgpAKtH7FZ4VnEFjLg For information or an updated list, call 1-866-895-2708. I sincerely hope that your pets are not affected. Regards, Dr. Jon |
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04-04-2007, 08:46 AM | #2 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orange County, California
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| Thank you so much for posting this information. It is VERY much appreciated. Every day I fear another brand/type of dog food will be on that dreaded list. So far my babies are safe. Puppy Mango is on Canidae and Senior Spanky is on Canine k/d. |
04-04-2007, 08:48 AM | #4 |
No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK
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| Thank you so much for the update. |
04-04-2007, 08:54 AM | #5 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago
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| Thank you. What kind of doctor are you? |
04-04-2007, 09:06 AM | #6 |
Lovin' 2 Girls Donating Member | Thank you for taking time to post this information. Yes, I'd like to know, as well.
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04-04-2007, 09:08 AM | #7 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: LA
Posts: 989
| Any information to help our babies is appreciated. Just hope Chicken Soup never makes the list; all 4 of mine are one it. |
04-04-2007, 10:38 AM | #8 |
Gabor Galore Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Illinois
Posts: 606
| Thanks for the update - like so many others mine are on organic. And even then I'm keeping an eye on all information about pet foods.
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04-04-2007, 03:21 PM | #9 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY
Posts: 1,729
| I'm sorry. I forgot to give credit to the author. I got this from Dog Crazy Newsletter by Dr. Jon at PetPlace.com. Judy |
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